Part A
The significance of these interviews is that they show the different hardships during the Depression. Whether you were a stonecutter, maid, mill worker, department store worker, or held any other low-end job you were working hard for nothing. These poor people who were interviewed shared how they worked relentlessly for little pay or deadly conditions.
In one interview there was a stonecutter named Mr. Garavelli. You can see his picture here and listen to his interview here. He told of the dangerous silica that workers breathed in and died from. He said that in his working area the silica was not there but he made almost no money. He still said he was greatful that he would be away from it and healthy for his children. In another interview there was a New Yorker whose name is not given. His picture is here and his interview is here. He says how there are pimps and gangs all around New York that he tries to evade. He steadily repeats, "I'm in New York but New York aint in me." The hardships stretch all the way to maids like Marie Haggerty. Her picture is here and you can listen to her interview here. She says that she was tested by the family she worked for. She said that they hired based off of looks also. One time she was making a bed and there was a five dollar bill right on the dresser next to her. She knew that this was no coincidence and that she was being tested. Women's rights are even expressed here briefly in Elizabeth E. Miller's interview. Her picture is here and you can listen to her interview here.
The Depression slammed families across all of America, laying off workers and losing money. Interviews were made during this time to show the stresses felt from different people in very different situations. These interviews advocate the horrors of the Depression and sit as a very vital piece of American history. Part B
1. Who is the person being interviewed?
The person being interviewed is Crawford Ellis.
2. What is his title or position?
Their title is Mr.
3. What is his race, gender, and age?
He is an American male and born in 1875.
4. Where is the Interview taking place?
The interview took place in Dallas county, Alabama.
5. What is the date of the interview?
The interview took place between 1936-1940.
6. Who is the interviewer?
The interviewer was Mildred Thrash.
1. Who is the person being interviewed?
The person being interviewed is Jesse Owens.
2. What is his title or position?
His title is Mr.
3. What is his race, gender, and age?
He is a male negro and his age is not given.
4. Where is the Interview taking place?
The interview is taking place in Macon County, Alabama.
5. What is the date of the interview?
The date of the interview is April 22, 1939.
6. Who is the interviewer?
The interviewer is Rhussus L. Perry.
In the first interview Mr. Crawford Ellis is being interviewed. He's an American born citizen born in 1875. This interview is taking place in Dalls County, Alabama and took place between the years 1936-1940. He is being interviewed by Mildred Thrash. In the second interview Mr. Jesse Owens is being interviewed. He is a male negro with his age not told. The date of the interview is April 22, 1939 and is in Macon County, Alabama. The interviewer is Rhussus L. Perry. These interviews are similar because they both take place during the Depression and they're both in Alabama.
The significance of these interviews is that they show the different hardships during the Depression. Whether you were a stonecutter, maid, mill worker, department store worker, or held any other low-end job you were working hard for nothing. These poor people who were interviewed shared how they worked relentlessly for little pay or deadly conditions.
In one interview there was a stonecutter named Mr. Garavelli. You can see his picture here and listen to his interview here. He told of the dangerous silica that workers breathed in and died from. He said that in his working area the silica was not there but he made almost no money. He still said he was greatful that he would be away from it and healthy for his children. In another interview there was a New Yorker whose name is not given. His picture is here and his interview is here. He says how there are pimps and gangs all around New York that he tries to evade. He steadily repeats, "I'm in New York but New York aint in me." The hardships stretch all the way to maids like Marie Haggerty. Her picture is here and you can listen to her interview here. She says that she was tested by the family she worked for. She said that they hired based off of looks also. One time she was making a bed and there was a five dollar bill right on the dresser next to her. She knew that this was no coincidence and that she was being tested. Women's rights are even expressed here briefly in Elizabeth E. Miller's interview. Her picture is here and you can listen to her interview here.
The Depression slammed families across all of America, laying off workers and losing money. Interviews were made during this time to show the stresses felt from different people in very different situations. These interviews advocate the horrors of the Depression and sit as a very vital piece of American history.
Part B
1. Who is the person being interviewed?
The person being interviewed is Crawford Ellis.
2. What is his title or position?
Their title is Mr.
3. What is his race, gender, and age?
He is an American male and born in 1875.
4. Where is the Interview taking place?
The interview took place in Dallas county, Alabama.
5. What is the date of the interview?
The interview took place between 1936-1940.
6. Who is the interviewer?
The interviewer was Mildred Thrash.
1. Who is the person being interviewed?
The person being interviewed is Jesse Owens.
2. What is his title or position?
His title is Mr.
3. What is his race, gender, and age?
He is a male negro and his age is not given.
4. Where is the Interview taking place?
The interview is taking place in Macon County, Alabama.
5. What is the date of the interview?
The date of the interview is April 22, 1939.
6. Who is the interviewer?
The interviewer is Rhussus L. Perry.
In the first interview Mr. Crawford Ellis is being interviewed. He's an American born citizen born in 1875. This interview is taking place in Dalls County, Alabama and took place between the years 1936-1940. He is being interviewed by Mildred Thrash. In the second interview Mr. Jesse Owens is being interviewed. He is a male negro with his age not told. The date of the interview is April 22, 1939 and is in Macon County, Alabama. The interviewer is Rhussus L. Perry. These interviews are similar because they both take place during the Depression and they're both in Alabama.